DVR non functional during internet outage

That is one of the flaws of X1. Your box is more like what is called a 'thin client'. Its software that relies heavily on a network connection for all data. If the box is unable to connect to the servers, it is just a power-hungry brick.

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@RobertWy wrote:

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@Dlichman wrote:
I am deeply disappointed that when the internet is down,I can’t access programs I’ve recorded on the DVR. The whole point is to have it stored locally so I can watch anytime, but the huge flaw in the system is that, although the program is here, you require that I be connected to the internet to have access to it. Not really a viable recording then is it?

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I live in Houston and we have frequent power outages and that is why we have rabbit ears to watch local channels (if the weather hasn't knocked them offline).

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How is that relevant to the OP's cloud DVR issue ?

fwiw I just watch on the cloud DVR using cell data until the interruption has ended.